Oneko Mesh Alternatives in Singapore: 5 Cat Mesh Options to Compare Before You Buy (2026)

If your first sight of retractable window mesh was a short video of a cat pawing at a screen, there is a decent chance it was Oneko. They are a newer, online-first name, and for a lot of younger cat owners in BTO flats they are the first one that comes up.

Here is what they publicly offer, going only by their own site. Their Classic Retractable Mesh uses a polyester described as durable and tear resistant, in three densities, with the higher density described as stronger against cat claws; it closes with a double lock you press on both sides to open, the mesh is detachable for cleaning, it comes in four colours, and the frame protrudes at most 5 cm from the window. Their Premium Sliding Mesh steps up to a PVC-coated polyester, is described as suitable for homes with cats that have a high tendency to climb, is stated to withstand up to 50 kg, and adds a combination lock with an optional allen key lock. Installation method and warranty are not published on those pages, so ask.

None of that is a reason not to compare. Cat mesh is a stay-for-years purchase, and the option you saw first is not automatically the best fit for your windows, your cat or your budget. So here are five other options worth a look, with what each does well. We would rather you compare properly than buy blind, whether from us or anyone else.

Why compare beyond one brand?

A few practical reasons, especially for cat homes.

• Density is not the same as rating. A denser polyester resists claws better, which is real. What keeps a cat in the flat is the load the whole frame holds when the cat leans or leaps, which is a separate number. Our guide to the strongest window mesh explains why 50+ kg is the baseline and 70+ kg for super active cats.
• Polyester grades vary a lot. From thin insect screens to coated pet mesh, the word covers very different products, as we explain in polyester mesh for cats. Ask which one is on the quote.
• Ask about installation and warranty up front. Whether the frame is drilled or taped, and what is covered for how long, are the two things a video will not tell you.
• Your windows might not be standard. Existing grilles, moving blinds, louvres and tight recesses rule some systems out. Ask before you pay a deposit.

1. Magic Cat Mesh

Magic Cat Mesh has focused squarely on cat safety since 2019 and is probably the most recognised cat-specific name in Singapore. Their retractable mesh uses a scratch-resistant vinyl-coated polyester and PVC weave, is described as strong enough for cats up to 20 kg, and closes with a spin lock. Installation is drill-free and removable, they cover balconies as well as windows, and their homepage lists a 1-year warranty on mesh products.

If you want a brand that lives and breathes cats, they belong on your shortlist. Our Magic Cat Mesh alternatives piece covers the wider cat-focused field.

2. BlindNet

BlindNet's cat mesh is a retractable roller their site rates to hold up to 80 kg, with a built-in key lock, a removable mesh box, a two-roller centre-opening design for wide openings, four frame colours and no permanent drilling into walls. Their 2-in-1 blind plus mesh is worth a look if you were buying blinds anyway, and everything comes with a 3-year warranty.

They publish a kg figure and a warranty length, which makes them a useful benchmark when you ask others for theirs. Ubi showroom if you want to see it first.

3. MeshMates

We offer five retractable models so you can match the frame to the cat rather than buy one size for everyone: Base (20+ kg, our most affordable, insect mesh for homes with chill pets), Sleek (40+ kg, boxless for tight recesses and rubbish chutes), Core (50+ kg, our most popular cat mesh), and Pro and Door (both 70+ kg, detachable, good for long windows and balcony doors).

If Oneko's Premium option is the one you were weighing, the like-for-like from us is the Core or Pro with pet mesh, which is PVC-coated polyester built for scratching, or the Core with stainless steel 316 for a calmer cat who wants the view. Every model has a child lock, windows are installed drill-free with tape and silicone, we fit around existing grilles and blinds, and the warranty is 1 year with the first 6 months of service free.

4. Luxus

Luxus markets its retractable screens as invisible mesh on a slim 3 cm frame in two formats, Veltra Slim with no protruding box and Veltra Pro with a mesh box. For cat homes the relevant option is their tear-resistant stainless steel mesh, described as pet-proof and made to withstand scratching or climbing. Frames come in matte black, grey and white, professional installation is included, the warranty is 1 year, and there are showrooms in Woodlands, Tampines and Ubi.

If the look of the frame is high on your list, they are worth a visit. Our Luxus alternatives piece covers that corner of the market.

5. Irusu

Irusu carries one of the wider ranges in Singapore, and marks four models as pet-safe: Latch (with an optional child-lock add-on), Duo-lock V2 (scroll lock and allen key lock), Slide (key lock, hard steel mesh described as bite-resistant) and MAXL (soft-closing, dust-resistant hard steel mesh). Their showroom at LTC Building B in Macpherson is open Monday to Saturday.

If you would rather touch the mesh before deciding, they are one of the easier options to see in person. Our Irusu alternatives piece goes wider.

How to actually compare quotes

Whichever options you shortlist, compare like for like.

• Same openings. Count every window and door, including the toilet and kitchen ones, and get every quote for that same list.
• Same mesh grade. A quote for standard polyester and a quote for coated pet mesh or stainless steel are not the same product. Ask what mesh each quote includes.
• Load rating for your cat. 50+ kg baseline, 70+ kg for active cats, and ask what the number describes.
• Lock, installation and warranty. Which lock, drilled or drill-free, and what is covered for how long. If a site does not say, ask before the deposit.
• Who installs it. DIY-friendly products save money and cost you the fit; installed products cost more and come with someone responsible for the result.

For the wider comparison, start with our best cat mesh in Singapore roundup, and before you commit to anyone, run through our 10 questions to ask before buying cat mesh. If you would like a MeshMates quote to compare against, WhatsApp us photos of your windows. No site visit needed to get one.

Frequently asked questions

Which MeshMates model compares to Oneko's Premium Sliding Mesh?

The Core (50+ kg) or Pro (70+ kg) fitted with pet mesh, which is also a PVC-coated polyester built for scratching. Both retract rather than slide, lock with a child lock, and go up drill-free on windows. Send us photos and we will tell you which suits each opening.

Is a denser polyester enough for a cat?

Denser weaves resist claws better, so it helps. What keeps a cat in is the load the frame and its fixing hold when the cat leans or leaps, so ask for that number for the model quoted. For cat homes we suggest 50+ kg as the baseline and 70+ kg for super active cats.

Should I ask about warranty before buying?

Yes, and about installation method. Neither is something a product video shows you. Ask what is covered, for how long, whether the frame is drilled or taped, and what removal looks like if you rent. Our cat mesh for rental flats guide covers the tenant side.

Sources

MeshMates product specifications are from our own product pages.

1. ONEKO SG — Affordable Retractable Window Meshes. oneko.sg
2. ONEKO SG — Classic Retractable Mesh. oneko.sg
3. ONEKO SG — Premium Sliding Mesh. oneko.sg
4. Magic Cat Mesh — Window & Balcony Mesh for Cats. magiccatmesh.com
5. Magic Cat Mesh — HDB Mesh. magiccatmesh.com
6. Magic Cat Mesh — Cat Proof Window Mesh. magiccatmesh.com
7. BlindNet — Cat Mesh for Windows Singapore | Cat Safety Net. blindnet.co
8. BlindNet — How to get to Blindnet showroom. blindnet.co
9. Luxus — Invisible Mesh Singapore | Pet Proof | Window Mesh | Anti Insect. luxus.sg
10. Irusu — Window & Door Mesh Screens. irusu.sg
11. Irusu — Insect + Pet-safe Screens. irusu.sg